Minka's welcoming approval lifted the girl's mood even further. Her tail swished away in response as Raela felt the pride that came with success. Everyone was here with them, well, at least everyone that had been with them before they left. Bane's aggressive posturing was met with hard eyes. She and Kova would move their injured second as close to Minka as they damn well pleased. She did not snarl in return, not wanting to start an altercation or disturb the meeting. The Alpha needn't worry about such petty squabbles right now. Bane was simply ignored. If he decided to press the issue further they would deal with it then. She paid careful attention to the Alphess as news of the war passed her lips. A great sigh built in her chest, let out slowly so as not to interrupt. They would not fight, not yet, not now. The details of Inali's betrayal further confused her. She must have been very close with them... the woman supposed. Her ears melted downward as Minka finished that piece of the speech; a primal and familiar apprehension taking hold in her core. She could not attack such a kind woman on sight. She could keep her from the borders if need be, but outright hostility seemed unnecessary. Inali had been kind to her. Still, it seemed as if the former second was indeed a traitor after all.

Minka's warm, proud gaze drew Raela's ears forward with excitement yet again. It seemed Minka did truly care for every one of them. As the Alpha mentioned her future pups, another flurry of energy flowed into the tawny girl's tail. The first pups of Round Stone Crest. She liked the name. Not nearly as foreboding but just as strong. The leader's voice ceased on a powerful note, pushing Raela's heart into her throat in a burst of joy and togetherness. She got to her feet, eagerly whipping her muzzle skyward to join in with her pack mates. The powerful song shot into the crisp spring air, lingering above and engulfing them all as one. Her lids were sealed over honeyed orbs, ears taking in all of their voices as she leaned forward – forward into their future.

This is what she had wanted all along. This bond, this safety. They were wolves of the Crest now. For once, she felt as powerful as the notes leaving her lungs. They were all here to back her up, and she they. Their declaration faded, dying down as each member returned their gaze to the Alphess. Invigorated, Raela gave a deep and energetic nod as her task was assigned. She moved back from Lugh, returning him to his previous caretaker. A sideways glance met the dark wolf, an expression that didn't say much but behind it held the words ”I hope you stay with him this time.” That taken care of, she offered Aeus a gentle nudge with her nose, happy to redirect her attention to him. Now they could get to looking for food and scouting the area. She was sure this would sit well with her adventurous companion. Thoughts of the Alpha's pups occupied her mind. Perhaps they could bring back some furs or bones for the little ones once they arrived. The idea made her grin as she set out. She liked little ones.